1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (201 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 808 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Contour |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
